Two Tourists Injured and Killed After Being Hit by Army Special Forces Bus in Jeju

Army Special Forces bus involved in an accident. Photo by Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Chang-won] Two tourists were hit by a Special Forces vehicle near Gwaneumsa Temple in Jeju City, resulting in one death and one injury.

According to the Army Special Forces and Jeju Fire Safety Headquarters on the 4th, around 8:20 a.m. that day, two hikers in their 30s from Gyeongnam visiting Jeju were struck by an Army Special Forces bus traveling on the Jung-sangan road in Jeju City.

As a result of the accident, Mr. A was transported to a nearby hospital but died, while Mr. B sustained injuries to his wrist and pelvis and is receiving inpatient treatment. In a police investigation, Mr. B stated, "While the bus was driving straight from Gwaneumsa Temple toward Aradong, the open luggage compartment encroached on the shoulder, striking me and Mr. A who were walking facing it."

The Special Forces bus was heading to Jeju Airport to return to the base that day.

The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident with the Army Special Forces and others.

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